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Secondhand Hounds is currently working on several initiatives to keep pets with the families that love them during times of uncertainty. We truly believe this is the future of rescue. We recently opened the Chuck & Don's Pet Wellness Center, which houses the People & Pets Together food shelf and expanded services for those struggling with financial insecurity. Services like training classes, veterinary care, and grooming.

 

We also are expanding our collaborations with  tribal communities throughout Minnesota. Being a small part of their successes is a humbling experience we are grateful for. We recently opened the Secondhand Hounds Veterinary Center, allowing us to care for animals throughout our diverse community.

 

All of this costs money. A lot of money. But we believe this is the future of rescue - finding ways to keep pets with their loving owners, providing wellness and spay/neuter surgeries, and education - all with the goal of lessening the number of animals needing rescue.

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The truth is, nothing happens at Secondhand Hounds without you. Give to the Max Day is literally transformational for Secondhand Hounds. It allows us to dream bigger, be more holistic, and save thousands of lives. To our engagers, using your connections to introduce our mission to new communities and new people, promoting us through social media and by word of mouth - thank you. To our matching donors, who have been so overwhelmingly supportive of all our goals and of our dreams - thank you. Matching donations make such a huge difference when it comes to fundraising.

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And especially those who donate on Give to the Max Day. You are the difference between no and yes for SO many animals and SO many families. We thank you. Whether you donate $5 or $500, we are indebted to you. This Give to the Max Day, you make dreams come true.

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This new way of rescuing is really a simple one, with a simple strategy. No one with a heart that has room for an animal will be denied having one. And every animal that needs a loving home will find one.

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I don’t need to tell anyone here how much good animal companions do for us both physically and emotionally. It’s well documented. We thrive on our connection with our animals. They provide so much comfort, get us out of our heads, and teach us invaluable lessons in unconditional love.

 

Knowing that, I’m going to ask you to dig deep this Give to the Max Day because our need is greater than ever. And  we promise you this: If you provide us the means, we will find the way. And together we will all thrive.

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Thank you reading this. Thank you for giving. Thank you for believing in Secondhand Hounds – where we are, and where we are going.